Purpose Statement
Academic Achievement for every student by ensuring that they are effective users of ideas and information.
Announcements:
The BHS Summer Reading List 
is
a list of books recommend by the BHS Language Arts department and
librarian Ms. Arthur, and has been complied for your summer reading
pleasure. The grade-level groupings are our best estimate as to the
texts' reading level. Feel free to challenge yourself and read a book
from the next grade level.
NOT FAKE NEWS! Students may check out books from the Ballard High School library over the summer!
You can find reviews/synopses for most (if not all) of the listed books at powells.com or amazon.com
Seattle Public Library
The Seattle Public Library is promoting their Book Bingo again this summer. Play to win fabulous prizes! Visit the
Seattle Public Library website for additional information.
Follow the BHS Library on Twitter!
Contents
Books - Find your next book to read
BHS Library Catalog
Your Next Read
YA Books Central
Teen Ink - Teen book reviews
Seattle Public Library's Teen page
New York Times Book Review
BookPage
Barnes and Noble
Amazon
Start Your Research
Quick Links to Databases
Access to these databases is automatic from school computers. For off-campus access see the librarian, or go to Password Information for Online Resources (requires SPS login)
Encyclopedias & General Reference
Health
Newspapers, Magazines & Journals
Social Studies
Primary Sources
Web Links By Subject Matter
American History Mega Websites
Controversies & Issues
Country Information
CIA World Factbook
CultureGrams (SPS password required at home)
Government
Health
Class Projects
Science News Links
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WebLinks
- Magazine Links (Proquest)
Business News
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Web Links
- Proquest Links - Choose the Latest Available Issue. If accessing at home, requires username and password. Ask Ms. Arthur, Ms. Wood, Ms Faust or Mr. Blazevic.